– Editorial Opinion Submitted By Representative Raymond E. Smith. Jr. – Sound Basic Education for Every Child North Carolina used to be a leader in public education, particularly in the Southeast. Unfortunately, we are no longer leaders but seem content to be mediocre in most areas and downright poor in others. We are not doing…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
GUEST OP-ED: Sound Basic Education For Every Child
Fremont Methodist Preschoolers Trick Or Treat (PHOTO GALLERY)
Fremont Methodist Preschool students, families and staff took part in trick or treating activities Thursday evening with the Fremont Downtown Merchants. Fremont Police Chief Paul Moats was also on hand to help the kids cross the streets safely. Over 100 people were part of the group.… read more »
Foucht Officially Joins Board Of Education
Craig Foucht was sworn in Friday afternoon at the WCPS Central Services office as the new District 5 Board of Education representative. Also in attendance were Dr. David Lewis (Superintendent), Cassie Barnes (Notary of the Public), and Don Christopher West (Board Chair).… read more »
November Gardening Tips
November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, but there are still things that can be done in the garden this time of year. Below are gardening tips to help your garden through the winter season. General Gardening Tips It is a good time…… read more »
NCDOT: Animal-Related Vehicle Crashes Decline Across State
The frequency of vehicle crashes involving animals decreased last year across North Carolina, according to figures kept by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The number of such crashes – usually involving deer and often occurring in the twilight hours during the fall – totaled 18,607 last year. That’s an 8.5% decrease from 2019. Officials with…… read more »
WCC Finalist for Bellwether Award
Wayne Community College is a finalist for a national award that recognizes best practices in community colleges. The college’s apprenticeship program has been named a finalist for a Bellwether Award in the Workforce Development category. Its submission was titled “Apprenticeships: An Integrated Academic Cohort Model.” Bellwether Awards are presented annually by the Bellwether College Consortium…… read more »
Gene A. Wellington
October 24, 2021, 83, Maryland – Mr. Gene A. Wellington, formerly of Wayne County, NC, 83, passed on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Roland Park), Baltimore, MD. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
North Carolina News – October 29
AP-US-VOTER-ID-NORTH-CAROLINA NC voter ID debate clouded by call for justices’ recusal RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One of several legal challenges to North Carolina’s contentious voter ID law is on hold amid a dispute over whether two justices on the state Supreme Court should recuse themselves. The state NAACP’s request that Phil Berger Jr. and ex-Sen.…… read more »
Lois Reece Horton
October 26, 2021, 87, Snow Hill – The staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral home pause for a moment to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Lois Reece Horton, 87, who transitioned at the SECU Hospice House of Johnston County. The family has chosen to have no formal arrangements observed. Services of Love &…… read more »
Carolyn Jean Wilkinson
October 26, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – The staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations join with the Carr and Wilkinson families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Carolyn Jean Wilkinson, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral Home…… read more »
